HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS — Harris County District Court Judge Hazel B. Jones set bond at $800,000 for Unique Green on Wednesday morning. Green faces five felony charges including theft, forgery, and tampering with government records.

Green did not appear in court when the bond was set. The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office arrested Green on Tuesday afternoon, and charges were filed by both Harris County Precinct 1 constables and Houston police.

Green is scheduled to appear in Judge Jones’ courtroom on Thursday morning. Court records identify Green as Michael Green.

Green is accused of posing as the spouse of Lawrence Gammon to steal his estate. Gammon was 78 years old when he died naturally last summer. Gammon’s family stated they had no connection to Green prior to hiring Green for funeral arrangements.

Green allegedly filed a fraudulent last will and testament claiming to be Gammon’s common-law spouse and sole heir. Prosecutors allege Green stole Gammon’s three vehicles, his home on Tottenham Drive, and nearly $2.2 million from his bank accounts. Gammon’s estate is valued at more than $2 million.

Green submitted documents to the Texas Funeral Service Commission claiming military experience as an "exceptional embalmer" with an outstanding reputation. Records show Green never served in the armed forces and never obtained a license as a funeral director or embalmer. Investigators said Green forged the signature of a past employee at A Community Funeral Home in documents submitted to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.

A former employee of A Community Funeral Home told investigators he never gave oral or written permission for Green to become the funeral director in charge. Houston police raided A Community Funeral Home in November during a funeral service. During the November raid, law enforcement removed boxes of cremains and electronics as evidence from the funeral home.

Houston police stated in November that they were looking for financial records during the raid. Green was detained during the November raid but released without charges. Court records state some families had been waiting for the remains of their loved ones from A Community Funeral Home since 2023.

Harris County awarded A Community Funeral Home a $716,000 contract for indigent burial services. Harris County terminated its contract with the funeral home within a year due to service issues. Harris County records indicate at least three people accused Green of holding bodies hostage.

Adam Brodrick is the Chief of Consumer Fraud at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. "When we bury a loved one, we cry together, we smile together, we laugh about good times, and we remember a life well lived," Brodrick said. "Green has effectively robbed this family of that experience." Brodrick described the case as "very sophisticated" and said, "It’s as bad as it gets." Prosecutors said they have not ruled out additional victims connected to the scheme.

An attorney representing Green in an ongoing probate case said he was not aware of the new felony charges when contacted on Tuesday afternoon. Green’s attorney said Green maintains having rights to Gammon’s estate. Green spoke with 13 Investigates earlier and categorically denied any wrongdoing. Green stated she was confident the full facts would demonstrate she acted lawfully and appropriately at all times.

Unique Mica Green filed an appeal against the Texas Funeral Service Commission in the 15th Court of Appeals, case number 15-25-00149-CV. Green was involved in a civil appeal against Shawntonya Lavinghousez in the 14th Court of Appeals, case number 14-21-00469-CV, with an order filed on December 2, 2021. Green was involved in a civil appeal against Federal National Mortgage Association in the 1st District Court of Appeals, case number 01-15-00707-CV, with an opinion dated August 19, 2015.